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Fellowes. Getting the nation working well

Are you sitting comfortably? Fellowes have carefully selected the best ergonomic products from their Health & Comfort range of workstation accessories. From workstation organisation products to keep your desk tidy through to monitor risers and foot supports, you will find everything you need to keep your team working safer and smarter. Fellowes products offer unbeatable features including FIRA compliance and Microban® antibacterial protection.

FIRA International is an Independent Ergonomic Consultancy. Products with this logo are accredited to EU Health and Safety Legislation*. *BS EN ISO9241/1995/Part 5; EC Directive 290/90/EEC & amends 2002.

Items with this symbol feature Microban® antibacterial protection for active hygiene, helping to keep your office cleaner and healthier.

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Fellowes. Getting the nation working well

Are you taking risks with your employees health at your workplace? Did You Know...

Considering the amount of time your employees spend at their desk or working out of the office, how comfortable are you that your business is taking the correct steps to ensure your employees are working safely?

Have your employees recently taken a workstation assessment? 1 in 5 sufferers have had to take time off work in the last year as a direct result of such health problems - on average, this is 14.4 days per sufferer in the last 12 months, costing uk businesses €7,175,876,359 pa.*

If not then you could be putting your employees health at serious risk and potentially be breaking the law. Now is the time to act and get your employees working more safely, smarter and being more productive for your business.

IT’S THE L AW

TO CONDUCT WOR

KSTATION RISK AS SESSMENTS EC DIRECTIVE 90/2 70/EEC

Can you really afford to waste time and money by not carrying out a workstation risk assessment?

According to the latest statistics, employees spend 7 hours a day working at computers...* Put your employees desks to the test by using Fellowes online workstation assessment tool at:

www.ergo.fellowes.com *Source: Dynamic markets research commissioned by Fellowes.

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Close to 1 in 2 employees no longer has their own, personal desk at the company’s premises that no one else occupies but them.*

UK employees spend 6.7 hours a day sitting down working at a computer, laptop or tablet, irrespective of where that is, and the median figure is close at 6.5 hours.*

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Also popular within the office environment are:

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Meeting room tables

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a desk in another office where they do not normally work

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Non-office-based environments include: *

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Hotels Trains Cafes Cars Airports Planes Floor *Sources: Fellowes Independent Commissioned research

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Where are people working? Just 46% have had a workplace assessment, most of which are for people with a specific personalised desk that no one else uses except them, and the percentages fall off with increasing nomadic working style. For all employees though, the most common places to work on an ad-hoc basis using a computer device are:

27% 19% 17%

Sofa / Comfy Chair In bed Kitchen Table*

Nomadic workers spend equal amounts of time at a computer as those at a personal desk, 25% mainly work in a home office (mostly SMEs and directors). In addition to this, 17% do not have any type of personal workspace that they can call their own, and instead adopt a more nomadic style of working on a permanent basis.*

Workplace Wellbeing The topic of employee wellbeing has grown in popularity over the past few years and many organisations are recognising the increasing importance and benefits of wellbeing programmes and initiatives. Employees who have problems - whether work-related or personal - are unlikely to perform as well as they would if the problem did not exist. The impact of a problem on the employee’s work can take numerous forms ranging from reduced concentration and effort to sickness absence. Such problems may also lead to increased staff turnover (and therefore increased recruitment costs) and, in extreme cases, to medical illnesses such as depression. The rationale behind wellbeing programs is that encouraging healthy habits now can prevent or lower the risk of serious health conditions later. Similarly, adopting these same habits can help those with an existing health condition manage it. The good news is that even if you aren’t in a position to implement a comprehensive program, there are many steps you can take to promote wellbeing. In fact, a very small gesture can be a very simple way to show your employees that their health is important to the company. Trying out just one small component of a wellness program can act like a trial run - it gives you a chance to see how your employees respond and whether a more comprehensive program might work in the future. Fellowes working in partnership with Sereniti have put together a simple guide of How To Create a Wellbeing Policy which includes: • Lots of ideas you can you implement within your organisation • Sample wellbeing surveys • Case Studies

You can download the Guide To Creating a Wellbeing Policy at:

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KEY STATS -

Why wellbeing in the workplace is important

Employees’ well-being is definitely being compromised, with 18% having suffered from depression in the last 3 years (either minor or serious depression) as a result of their ailments.*

Employees work harder and are more motivated at work when their employers demonstrate an interest and investment in their wellbeing.* 52% of employees say they would be proud to work for a company that took employees’ well-being very seriously and acted accordingly.* 21% say they would stay with such a company for longer than one that did not take this approach.* FTSE 100 companies report on employee health and wellbeing out perform those that do not by 10%. (Source: BITC and IPSOS MORI) 87% of FD and HR directors in UK companies with more than 1000 employees indicate that health and wellbeing is being discussed at board level and 41% viewed it as a strategic priority. (Workplace wellness survey – Nuffield health and ashridge business school)

*Sources: Fellowes Independent Commissioned research

Are your Line Managers aware? It is the Line Managers

responsibility to organise workstation assessments for their team There are a lot of assumptions that carrying out a workstation assessment is the responsibility of HR or Health & Safety, however, the responsibility lies with the Line Manager. Research conducted by Fellowes in 2014 showed that although most companies were aware that not only is it a legal requirement to carry out a workstation risk assessment and that it is the responsibility of the Line Manager to ensure that staff have a ‘fit for purpose’ workstation environment, however most Line Managers did not feel confident or knowledgeable within this area. The research also identified that employees are investing in their own DIY/makeshift products (52%), which have not been deemed suitable nor have they been adequately assessed for by their employer. Over the years companies have had to award employees within the UK courts (and out of court settlements), significant amounts of compensation for RSI to an employee. One famous example to hit the headlines in 2007 was A case in August 2007 in the UK led to a former RAF data input clerk, in her 20’s, suing the Ministry of Defence for a repetitive strain injury claim that affected her thumb from typing, which led to her being unable to continue full time employment in her position. The individual was found to be suffering from De Quervain’s and was awarded compensation of GB £484,000. (Source: repetitive strain injury.org)

IT’S THE LAW

TO CONDUCT

WORKSTATIO N RISK ASSES SMENTS EC DIRECTIVE 90/270/EEC

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Don’t break the law, get your employees working well...

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Using appropriate ergonomic products is a pro-active way of reducing the risk of an individual developing workstation related pain or injuries. This 4 zone tool encourages you to adapt your workstation to the way you work. You’ll soon see how just a few small changes can have such a big impact!

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Prevention is always better than cure, so let Fellowes show you how to get your business working well.

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There are some simple steps you can take to help your employees ditch the bad habits and poor practice that leads to discomfort and long term pain.

Follow the Fellowes 4 Zone Approach to remove RISK from your workplace

PREVENT BACK TENSION Can you afford for Tom to be off for 8 weeks? Tom, 33, is a Marketing Manager...

The Problem -

Like the vast majority of people who use a computer regularly he’s been suffering from back pain due to poor posture.

The Solution -

Tom’s chair did not provide him with proper lumbar support, a common problem in offices. By using a Fellowes foot and back support together with a Posture Manager Tom can maintain the correct posture as he sits.

Work is becoming a real pain for Mike RELIEVE NECK STRAIN

Mike, 56, is a Business Consultant...

The Problem -

Over the years he’s picked up some really bad habits when working on technology and is constantly complaining about tension in his neck.

The Solution –

Suffering with back ache, neck ache and headache, every working day was beginning to be a real pain for Mike. By using a monitor riser Mike was no longer looking down at his screen, he had adjusted it to the right level. He’s now working well and feeling less strain.

Characters are fictional but problem based on real case studies.

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Emma left it too late! Emma, 28, is an Area Manager...

AVOID WRIST PRESSURE

The Problem -

She spends a lot of time on the road and works in many locations. She often experiences pain in her wrists when using her laptop and tablet.

The Solution -

Prevention is better than cure. Don’t leave it until it’s too late, especially when you’re feeling discomfort in your wrists whilst using a computer or laptop. An ergonomic wrist support helps to prevent longterm health problems and injuries.

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT Are Leah’s bad working habits affecting your business? Leah, 24, is an Administration Executive...

The Problem

She’s brilliant at her job but she struggles to keep her desk tidy and therefore often misplaces important items.

The Solution

The right ergonomic desktop accessories for Leah can make a big difference. Having her working area organised can clean, along with having items around within easy and comfortable reach, Leah can keep comfortable, organised, and be more productive and focused.

500-850mm 17°

The ideal working position

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Prevention is always better than cure, so let Fellowes show you how to get your business working well.

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Human Resources and Office Managers...

It’s time to act !

Why should you act? There are a range of risks to health and wellbeing that can arise from many hours sitting in awkward or unsuitable positions working at a computer. More days are lost within the UK from sickness absence due to musculoskeletal causes (ONS, 2014) than any other condition.

K E Y S TAT S 53% of sufferers say their personal lives have been affected in some way as a result of their ailments, including relationships (21%), and 18% have suffered from depression.* The World Health Organization (WHO, 2005) consider that problems related to mental health are one of the leading causes of absenteeism from work. The costs to the employer and employee in terms of potential sickness absence, presenteeism, and litigation is immeasurably higher than ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees. (McKenna and Thew, 2008)

131 million days lost in total from sickness absence, with 31 million with MSD’s and 15 million with stress / anxiety. (ONS 2014)

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Did You Know... 8 out of 10 people will suffer from pain linked to the way they work at their desks.*

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT *Sources: Fellowes Independent Commissioned research

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Fellowes. Getting the nation working well

Personal Desk A proven range of ergonomic products for todays office environments.

Fellowes Health-V™ Easy Palm Guide

Fellowes Professional Series™ Ultimate Back Support

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Mild spinal support with Memory Foam promotes good posture • Lower lumbar support with three Memory Foam sections conforms comfortably to body curvature. HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT • Tri-Tachment™ system eliminates the need for readjustment. RELIEVE NECK STRAIN

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Moves effortlessly at the base of the mouse pad via patented adjustment mechanism • ENVIRONMENT Encourages full, natural movement without HEALTHY “loosing” contact with your mouse. • Soft, comfortable material provides self-adjusting support to promote neutral hand posture.

Black 9373003

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Fellowes Office Suites™ Monitor Riser Plus

Fellowes Professional Series™ Ultimate Foot Support

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8067001 AVOID WRIST PRESSURE

Elevates feet and legs to relieve lower back pressure • Scissor motion height adjustment provides three platform heights of 100mm, 135mm & 165mm. • Surface massage bumps relieve stress and rejuvenate tired feet. RELIEVE NECK STRAIN • No fixed angle, allowing for rocking motion to improve circulation.

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Black 9182801 Graphite 9183801

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Fellowes Deluxe Posture Manager PREVENT BACK TENSION

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Reduces shoulder, neck and eye strain by positioning a monitor at a comfortable viewing angle Adjustable feet provide five height positions: 100mm-150mm to maximise personal comfort. Top platform features height and tilt adjustment for a laptop. In-line copyholder positions documents for easy, comfortable viewing. Stow laptop underneath for space-saving storage.

Fellowes Machine Organiser

RELIEVE NECK STRAIN

Reduce muscular strain on the back, neck and shoulders to avoid fatigue discomfort HEALTHYand ENVIRONMENT • A single lever allows for easy tilt into any of the 4 adjustable tilt angles, complemented by a compact design to keep you comfortably in the correct position throughout the day.

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Accessorise your workstation for comfort and organisation Four seperate drawers for paper or supplies. Each drawer holds a ream of A4 paper. Built-in cord management. Additional drawers available. Item no: 2400501. Supports up to 36kg in weight.

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DX5 9392701 DX55 9393001 DX95 9393701

Fellowes Health-V™ Easy Fabrik Keyboard Wrist Support Memory foam promotes ergonomically correct hand posture for all-day comfort • Durable Lycra® covering provides the ultimate in soothing comfort.

View the full range at: www.fellowes.com

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Fellowes AeraMax™ Air Purifiers Ultra quiet and energy efficient, designed for all day use… just switch on, leave and breathe in the benefits. • Four-stage purification system captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns, including pollen and other allergens, dust mites, mould spores, pet dander and cigarette smoke. DX55 & DX95

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Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Facility Managers...

ARE WOR YOUR EM KING PL COM OYEES FORT ABLY ?

Are you taking enough steps to help your staff?

Business is constantly changing and we are changing with it. With an increase in people working from home or multiple office locations, for these employees workstation assessments are just as important. By not having a workstation assessment policy or solution for your non office based employees means they are just as much at risk of working with poor posture.

Why should you act? Despite awareness of risk assessment in ergonomic terms and the legal underpinning of this, the likelihood of risk assessment within the home environment and provision of suitable equipment remains low.

K E Y S TAT S 43% of those who mainly work from their own personalised desk in the office have had that workspace assessed.* 32% of people who mainly work from a home office have had such an assessment there.* 23% of Hot-Deskers have had an assessment for all the hot-desks they use in the office.* 10% of True Nomads have had an assessment at desks in other offices where they sometimes work.* Only 40% are aware that it applies to homeworkers.*

For more details on how to prevent workstation related injuries visit our website

www.ergo.fellowes.com *Source: Dynamic Markets research commissioned by Fellowes.

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Did Kno You w 79% of employees now spend time working with laptops in non-office locations, increasing their risk of injury.*

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Fellowes. Getting the nation working well Fellowes Flex Rest (all colours)

Fellowes Go Riser™ • • • • •

A compact easy to use solution Promotes a healthier typing position when working with a laptop on your knees. Ultra-slim design for easy storage and portability. Opens like a book to activate the softshocktm technology. Air Ventilation with Heat Guard Flaps. Non slip pads for secure postitioning.

Black 9112301 Blue 91177-72 Purple 91477-72

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Soft, flexible wrist support Stylish, transparent gel adds colour to your workplace. Soothing Gel provides comfort and support whilst mousing. Stain resistant; wipes clean with damp cloth. Small and compact to fitRELIEVE in laptop bag. NECK STRAIN PREVENT BACK TENSION

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

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Fellowes Smart Suites™ Portable Lumbar Support

Fellowes Booklift™ Document Holder

Compact design for use on the move High-density foam promotes neutral posture supporting the lumbar curve during extended periods of sitting. Adjustable strap to hold cushion in place. Soft brushed cover can be removed for cleaning.

Compact, slim design when folded flat to fit into laptop bag Specifically designed for planners, large manuals or reference material. Two adjustable clips hold pages open at the desired location. Nine height adjustments accommodate virtually any book size and viewing angle. Easel-style holder with non-skid base folds flat for easy storage. Holds standard A4-size ring binders.

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Multi location working The best ergonomic products for people on the move... Lightweight, portable, easy to assemble and convenient to use in a wide range of locations.

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Picture shows Fellowes compact, portable Go - Riser. Ideal for using your laptop whilst on the go.

Company Directors...

Protect your employees

Take positive steps!

Over 50% of business directors are NOT aware of the legal requirement for companies to carry out annual workstation risk assessments*.

Are you one of them? It is the employer’s legal obligation to provide workstation assessments for all new employees and for existing employees when there is a change in their working environment. There is evidence that without suitable (all context of work) risk assessments, the costs to the employer in lost productivity outweighs the investment in wellbeing and ill-health preventative strategies. Employees work harder and are more motivated at work when their employers demonstrate an interest and investment in their wellbeing.

K E Y S TAT S 52% of employees say they would be proud to work for a company that took employees’ well-being very seriously and acted accordingly.* Unhealthy workspaces are costing UK businesses more than £7 billion* per annum in sick pay, according to a major new survey from the leaders in workspace ergonomics.* FTSE 100 companies who report on employee health and wellbeing out perform those that do not by 10%. (Ipsos Mori and BITC 2010)

87% of FD and HR directors in UK companies with more than 1000 employees indicate that health and wellbeing is being discussed at board level and 41% viewed it as a strategic priority. (Workplace wellness survey. Nuffield health and ashridge business school)

Did Y Knowou . ..

PREVENT BACK TENSION

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Can you really afford to waste time and money by not carrying out a workstation risk assessment?*

IT’S THE LAW

TO CONDUCT WOR

KSTATION RISK AS SESSMENTS EC DIRECTIVE 90/2 70/EEC

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT *Source: Dynamic Markets research commissioned by Fellowes.

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Hot desk working PREVENT BACK TENSION

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Not having a fixed desk or having to share doesn’t mean you should neglect your health or hinder your productivity... These innovative products are hygienic, functional, sturdy, adaptable and easy to maintain for multiple users in a professional environment. Fellowes Office Suites™ Microban Adjustable Foot Rest

Fellowes Professional Series™ Mesh Back Support

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Easily adjustable to provide HEALTHYproper ENVIRONMENT lumbar support • Vertically adjustable memory foam lumber support. • Tri-Tensioningtm attachment eliminates need for re-adjustment. • Easily attaches to any chair. • Gently moulds to your body’s contours.

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Fellowes Health-V™ Crystals with Microban Gliding Palm Support

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Black 9180701 Blue 9180601 Purple 9183401

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Relieve pressure and wrist discomfort Stylish, transparent gel adds colour to your workspace. Stain resistant; wipes clean with a damp cloth. Palm Support glides with the mouse to encourage healthy, natural movement.

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Fully height adjustable to position laptop at a comfortable viewing angle Intuitive nine angle height adjustment. Intergrated 4 port 2.0 USB Hub. Stylish air vents aid cooling. Compact design folds almost flat. In line copy clips hold documents in place.

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8035001 RELIEVE NECK STRAIN

Prevents back and leg discomfort by ensuring the correct posture is adopted • Adjust position using foot pressure and it remains RELIEVE in preferred NECK STRAINposition until you wish to readjust. • Rock freely back-n-forth to help stimulate foot and leg circulation. • Includes 3 height adjustments. HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Fellowes Health-V™ Crystals with Keyboard Palm Support

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Black 9183201 Blue 9183101 Purple 9183601

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Soothing gel to provide comfort and support • Stylish, transparent gel adds colour to your workspace. • Stain resistant; wipes clean with a damp cloth.

Fellowes Compact TFT/LCD Monitor Riser • • •

Fellowes Machine Organiser • • • • •

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Modern design complements flat screen TFT/LCD monitor styles Unique height adjustability with 3 fixed height positions from 76mm to 114mm. Platform rotates 45° to assist shared viewing. Approx product dimensions (mm): H 86 x W 424 x D 288.

Accessorise your workstation for comfort and organisation Four separate drawers for paper or supplies. Each drawer holds a ream of A4 paper. Built-in cord management. Additional drawers available. Item no: 2400501. Supports up to 36kg in weight.

Fellowes are here to help Good health equals good business and good working habits are essential to good health. Create a healthy working environment for your team and improve their well-being as well as improving your bottom line.

Fellowes offer a whole host of tools and resources to help your business:

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Visit www.ergo.fellowes.com for an Online Workstation Assessment you can use with your employees. After completing the assessment a full report will be emailed to you with recommendations of products required.

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Download our guide produced in partnership with Sereniti on ‘How To Create A Wellbeing Policy’.

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View our Blog to keep up to date on topics and events.

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Working Well Days Working well days entail: • An onsite workstation risk assessment. • Demonstration for employees by a DSE. • Qualified Assessor. • The 4 zone approach to the Complete Workstation Solution. • A pro-active prevention plan. • Workplace diagnosis charts. • Fact file on Health and Well-Being in the workplace. • Product showcase of latest ergonomic solutions. • FREE information leaflets, posters and videos. To book a free Fellowes Working Well day at your workplace, email: [email protected] or contact your local office products supplier. To find out if you have any potential risk areas at your workspace, wherever that may be, take the simple online Fellowes Workstation Risk Assessment at:

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